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Niger visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Niger? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

Niger flag
19Visa-free
0eVisa
0Visa on arrival
179Visa required

Niger entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 19 can enter Niger visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 179 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

19 of 198 passports can travel to Niger without arranging anything before departure.

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Niger entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Niger
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa-free
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Niger visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Niger.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa180035
Asia10050
Europe00045
North America00023
Oceania00014
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 19
Visa required 179

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Niger?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 19 can enter visa-free and 179 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Niger without a visa?

19 passports have visa-free access to Niger, including Morocco, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Hong Kong, Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Niger offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Niger. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Niger?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 18 can enter Niger visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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